In this episode of Morning with Madi, I sit down with Troy Farkas—an author, public speaker, and podcaster who has been sharing meaningful stories about the people, businesses, and newsmakers of the Seacoast through his podcast, Seacoast Stories. In our conversation, we talk about how Seacoast Stories came to be, what fuels Troy’s creativity, and what’s next for his podcasting journey. In the time I’ve known Troy, I’ve noticed his incredible ability to make others feel welcome—he truly knows how to build community, and his work reflects that. We also discuss his experience with type 1 diabetes and reflect on his 20s, a topic he explores in his book, Surrender: A Guide to Living Your Best Life in Your Twenties.

• (00:00) intro

• (1:17) reflecting on week, moments of joy

• (5:00) how Seacoast Stories came to be, live show, & favorite moments

• (12:40) what community means to Troy

• (14:00) why Troy chose to settle in the seacoast

• (18:40) embracing uncomfortable situations

• (22:55) creativity

• (26:50) becoming an author, time at ESPN, reflecting on 20’s
• (33:50) Troy's experience with type 1 diabetes
• (37:45) intentionality and what’s coming next

Resources:

• Listen on Spotify @Seacoast Stories
• Follow on IG: @Troy_Farkas⁠ @SeacoastStories
• Check out Troy’s book Surrender: A Guide to Living Your Best Life in Your Twenties

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